Parenting Styles
How Many Parenting Styles did we go over in Week One of Motherhood?
4
What is the number 1 part of Communication?
LISTENING
What is a natural right that you need to do for yourself?
Self Care
What is the ULTIMATE goal of Discipline?
Teach Self-Discipline
What does "ACE" stand for?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
What are the Characteristics of the "Fresh Prince" father?
Absent Parent/ Unreliable- Not providing needs for child
Causing Family Members to step up and raise child
What is it called when you accept somebody for who they are, even when they are different from you, or you don't agree with them?
Respect
Name at least two of the seven areas of Mom Guilt we covered in Motherhood.
Stay at Home/Working Mom
Electronic Time
Home Schooling/Sending kids to school
Nutrition
Happy Parent/ Strict Parent
Self Care/Neglect
Emotion
What are two rights you have as a parent?
Friendships
Privacy
Time for Yourself
Respect for your Property
Life a part from your children
What is it called when a child is supported and cared for by caregivers that help youth learn to solve problems and build healthy relationships?
Resilience- Bounce Back
What Characteristics does the "Mean Girls" mother have?
Friend not Parent- wanting to be liked and accepted by child
Enabler- allowing and encouraging inappropriate behavior
Give an "I" Statement Example.
Feeling is Angry
I feel angry when....
Because....
Can you Please...
What are 3 things you can do to get out of the mom guilt cycle?
Take a Time Out
Journal
Pep Talk
Self Care
Phone a Friend
Frozen
Two Rights that your children have.
Be raised in a SAFE and LOVING home
Friendships outside of the family
Privacy
Respect for Property
What are the 3 Survival Brain Responses that can be observed after trauma or a trigger occurs?
Fight
Flight
or Freeze
What are the characteristics of "Brave" mother?
Helicopter- Hovering, Dictating Child's Experiences
Perfectionist- focus on what the child accomplishes rather than the process
What 3 things can Respect add to your relationships?
Trust
Safety
Wellbeing
Self Care Covers 5 areas in your life, what are they?
Mind and thoughts (Self Confidence)
Physical Body and Health (Exercise, Hydration, and Nutrition)
Well being through behaviors (Small Breaks and Sleep)
Spiritual Health (Meditation)
Taking Care of your Emotions (Journal)
Give us an example of a teachable moment with a natural consequence.
Consequence fits the behavior
What are the 3 Categories of Types of ACE's?
Abuse: Physical, Emotional, or Sexual
Neglect: Physical or Emotional
Household Disfunction: Mental Illness, Incarcerated Relative, Mother treated violently, Substance Abuse, Divorce
What qualities does "Still Standing" parents have that make them successful?
Realistic- Discussing with Child to make better choices
Co- Parenting as a united front- team
Name the 5 Love Languages.
Words of Affirmation
Quality Time
Receiving Gifts
Acts of Service
Physical Touch
Give an Example of Self Care Action Plan.
Stressor/ Trigger
Emotion
Physical Feelings
Prevent
In the Moment
After
Who can Help
What is the best way to prevent issues or conflicts?
Setting Clear Realistic Expectations
Research suggests that if they have at least __#__ adult(s) caring enough to teach them to manage their emotions, provide safety, and understand ACE's. The more likely they will grow up more healthy.
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